topic 2a - bonding and structure (2. ionic bonding) Flashcards
1
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what is ionic bonding
A
when metals react with non-metals. the metal loses and electron and the non-metal gains that electron in order for both atoms to have an outer shell. the opposite charged ions are strongly attracted to each other and this stronactg electrostatic attraction holds the ions together in an ionic compound. this is known as ionic bonding.
2
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how can you represent ionic bonding
A
drawing a dot and cross diagram
